The Old Grammar School Charity Faversham CIO
Registered Charity No 1167834
Annual Statement 2024-2025
The Old Grammar School CIO, Faversham owns and maintains a Grade Two Listed Building, built as the Original Queen Elizabeth First Grammar School in the mid 1500’s.
In circa 1887 the building was purchased by the Lodge of Harmony, and extensively Repaired and adapted for use as a Masonic Temple. This was carried out sympathetically, so that the building retained most of its original features; and character. The building is home to several Masonic Lodges and Orders, and is governed by a Board of Nine Trustees. The building is open to the Public for at least two days a year, in conjunction with “Open Faversham” which is organised by the Faversham Society. Many other private viewings take place, and the Trustees are always willing to show this magnificent building to visitors – with great pride! Many visitors come from all parts of the world. This year the Trustees have started to open the building on certain Saturday afternoons, for pre booked tours advertised through the local tourist office. These have been quite successful and the plan is to continue in the future.
The surrounding walled garden of approx. .75acres, are rented to The Abbey Physic Garden, a wonderful project aimed at helping people with Mental Health issues. The area is a great asset for visitors, to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden. This year the Trustees have been able to renew the lease, and the Garden project has a new lease for the next Ten years.
This past year has seen general day to day maintenance carried out on the building, as well as extensive internal re-decoration; and repairs and maintenance to furniture and fittings.
Our work continues, to preserve this wonderful building for the People and Town of Faversham. We are already taking bookings for parties to visit the building, and to see for themselves this historic gem !!
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The Old Grammar School Charity Faversham ClO
Income and Expenditure Account 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025
| 24/25 | 23/24 | |||||
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| Income | ||||||
| Lodge of Harmony | t | 2,854.87 | £ | » 1,835.25 | ||
| Athelstan Lodge | £ | 2,854.87 | £ | 2,447.00 | ||
| Manor Of Faversham | £ | 2,626.25 | £ | 2,259.00 | ||
| Chapter OfHarmony | a | 598.58 | Pe | 473.00 | ||
| Royal Ark Mariners | £598.58 | £ | 473.00 | |||
| Mark Master Masons | £ | 598.58 | £ | 473.00 | ||
| Rose Croix | £ | 43818 | £ | 346.50 | ||
| Red Cross Christchurch | £ | 438.18 | £ | 346.50 | ||
| Oid roff Lodge | £ | 150.00 | ||||
| Total | £ | 11,158.09 | £ | 8,653.25 | ||
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| Other Income | ||||||
| Abbey Physic Gardern Rent | £ | 50.00 | £ | 50.00 | ||
| Abbey Physic Garden Water/Electric su | £ | 1,755.49 | £ | 882.87 | ||
| Bank Interest | £ | 262.44 | £ | 545.45 | ||
| Donations FOFGS | £ | 4,005.77 | ||||
| EDF Credit | £ | 45.53 | ||||
| Total | £ | 6,119.23 | £ | 1,478.32 | ||
| Total Combined Income | £ | 17,277.32 | £ | 10,131.57 | ||
| Expenditure: | ||||||
| ‘Surveyer | £ | 600.00 | ||||
| Charge for Cleaning | £ | 1,569.68 | £ | 1,320.00 | ||
| Insurance | £ | 8,338.47 | £ | 8,224.30 | ||
| Light/Heat | £. | 2916.50 | £ | 2,964.84 | ||
| Water/Sewage | £ | 615.88 | £ | 334.04 | ||
| Sundry Expenses | £ | 70.00 | £ | 52.01 | ||
| Renovation and Maintence | £ | =«=~-906.48 | £ | 1,255.06 | ||
| Car Parking | a | 300.04 | £ | 666.70 | ||
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| Total | eo | ee | £ | 14,816.95 | ||
| Excess ofincome over Expenditure | £ | 1,460.27 | -£ | 4,685.38 | ||
| Bank acc 31/03/2025 |
Deposit | 35711.74 | £ | 40,949.27 | ||
| Current | 10338.86 | £ | 5,944.35 | |||
| Cash | 13.04 | £ | 13.04 | |||
| Total | 46063.64 | £ | 46,906.66 |
The Old Grammar School Charity Faversham ClO
Balance Sheet for year ending 31st March 2025
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Balance carried forward 31/03/2024 £ 46,906.66
Natwest
Current Account £ 5,944.35
Reserve Account £ 40,949.27
Petty Cash £ 13.04
Transactions
Income £ 17,277.32
Expenses £ 15,817.05
Total: £ 48,366.93
Balance as at 31/03/2025 £ 46,063.64
Represented by:
Current Account £ 10,338.86
Reserve Account £ 35,711.74.
Petty Cash £ 13.04
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To the Trustees of the Old Grammar School Charity Faversham (CIO)
We, the Independent Examiners of the Old Grammar School Charity Faversham (CIO) have examined all the records kept by the Hon. Treasurer and are satisfied that the aforementioned 2 page statement is in accordance with these records. The statements showa true picture of the financial affairs of the Old Grammar School Charity Faversham (CIO) as at 31st March 2025.
ACCOUNTS AUDITED BY:
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